Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These are the ultimate Garlic Mashed Potatoes, made with both whole garlic cloves and garlic powder in a rustic mash of red potatoes with their skin on - no peeling required! Rich, creamy, and absolutely irresistible, they are the perfect side dish for any meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 5-7 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, more or less to taste
- Chives, for garnish, as desired
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into approximately 2-inch chunks, or evenly sized pieces, and place in a large saucepan. Add whole, peeled, garlic cloves. Cover with water, about 1 inch higher than the potatoes. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add butter and half-and-half to a skillet. Warm over low heat.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, drain and return to the saucepan (along with the garlic). Add the garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and about half of the butter mixture. Begin mashing with a potato masher. Continue adding liquid as needed. Taste test and adjust salt levels.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, or leave in the saucepan to serve. Garnish with fresh chives and butter as desired and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Reheat: In the microwave: spread them on a plate or in a bowl, heating them in 30-second intervals stirring in between. To reheat in the oven, spread them in a baking dish with additional butter, cover, and heat at 350F for 15-20 minutes until heated through. On the stovetop, stir them frequently, with additional butter or cream, until heated through. Stirring them frequently will help them heat the most evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
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